The Ocean Restaurant@RWS As the first and only female Iron Chef in America, Mississippi-born Cat Cora's Ocean Restaurant at Resorts World Sentosa bursts into the local culinary scene in February amidst much fanfare. As the name implies, the main draw of the Ocean Restaurant is that diners get to enjoy a 'one-of-a-kind' experience dining in the world's largest aquarium. The menu features "seasonal, light and sustainable seafood" with Mediterranean, Californian and Asian … [Read more...]
Dana goes to S.E.A.!
Well...sort of actually! After months of waiting and rescheduling, we finally brought Dana to the S.E.A. Aquarium on her 5th birthday. To make it doubly memorable, the S.E.A. Aquarium had just earned the coveted accolade from the Guinness Book of Records for being the World's Largest Aquarium and the World's Largest Acrylic Panel! To us, it's a rare glimpse into the deep, mysterious, mesmerizing world of exotic marine life and a chance to marvel at God's creations under the sea.We planned … [Read more...]
Get up and Go – Breakfast at McDonalds!
Dana had an early birthday treat last Maundy Thursday. As it was a school holiday for her, I specially took the day off to bring her to try McDonald's newest breakfast menu. I know she will be thrilled.The PlayPlace - a delightful McDonalds at AMK Park!When we arrived at Ang Mo Kio Park McDonalds, I was immediately won over by the spacious, airy layout and lush greenery. What a lovely little breakfast place in the midst of AMK Park. I can picture our family coming here to dine more … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Fridays – Thank God for BFFs!
Dana and Victoria both take swimming lessons under the same coach. The girls, one year apart, bonded really well with each other this school holidays. We brought Vic with us to the Disney on Ice show and Vic's Mommy ferried Dana to and fro for the Apple Pie Mandarin Drama Camp this week. The blossoming friendship between these two young ladies is a blessing. Apart from Vic, Dana also gets along very well with M&M sisters in our estate. We thank God for sending Dana BFFs!“We'll be … [Read more...]
[Giveaway] We Love StickyGRAM!
I jumped onto the Instagram bandwagon pretty late. I didn't want another new social media fad to clutter up my life...Besides, I have enough photo editing apps which I'm happy with...but I can't be more wrong. Once I downloaded the Instagram app, I was hooked. For the uninitiated, Instagram is an Iphone (and most recently, Android) App that allows you to take photos, apply filters and share with your friends. That simple.I adore Instagram's vintage filters which gives photos that … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Fridays: Abbey Road Crossing
Sharing few fun photos taken at the Trick Art Museum on our recent Family Vacation.I'm with The Beatles!Dana saves the Day!Watering the Money tree!Cool Surfer Babe...Wine of Liberty?The New Spider-man!Thankful for family holidays where we can do goofy things as a family and make lasting memories.Linking up with Catch Forty Wink's … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Meeting Mister Maker!
One of Dana's favourite TV channel is CBeebies (Ch 303 on Starhub Cable TV). CBeebies is a preschool channel by BBC UK for children aged six years and under). Our family watches CBeebies together as the programmes are wholesome, educational, fun and well put together. Among our top recommendations are:1. I Can Cook (Recipes for Kids)!2. Show Me, Show Me (Storytelling, Phonics and Drama)3. Boogie Babies (Dance & Movement)4. Charlie & Lola (Picture Book Animation)5. And of course, Dana's … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Going Through a Rough Patch…
I've been feeling down ever since Dana broke her toe on Monday...For those in the know, this is her second 'mishap' since July (where she busted her chin).The 'superstitious' side of me keeps thinking that we might be under some kind of 'spiritual' attack...I guessed the little one can sense my moodiness so she's been extra obedient, extra loving and extra cooperative this past one week of being home bound. Despite her discomfort and immobility, I caught her on … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Where did all the time go?
Dana at 1 year old...cheerful and cuddly...Making her first Birthday wish...Dana at 2 years old...a day before she had kawazki...Dana at 3 years old...dole-eyed and friendly..Dana today, 4 years old...baby no more - rugged and adventurous, inquisitive; at times angsty, questioning authority...Where did all the time go?Today you can be my flower and tomorrow be my song,Next year will come too quicklythough now it seems so long.I remember when you'd get a bookand have me read aloud,I remember … [Read more...]
Photo *Heart* Friday: Princess Meets The President!
First trip to The Istana!Last Sunday 5 August, we did something fun and spontaneous as a family. We visited The Istana! When we told Dana the night before that we were going to visit The Istana - the place where the President lives, she asked, 'Does the President have a Kingdom?" To which we replied, 'Ermm...yes, Dana, you can say that Singapore is his Kingdom". Majulah SingapuraThis was the first time Dana visits the Istana. We thought a visit to The Istana would be a good … [Read more...]